Bambu Lab X1 Carbon power consumption and print cost
For the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, average draw while printing is taken as about 130 W. That is roughly 0.13 kWh per hour; at $0.150 per kWh the electricity cost is $0.020 per hour, or $0.195 for a 10-hour print.
- Average draw
- 130 W
- Energy per hour
- 0.13 kWh
- Bed (X×Y×Z)
- 256×256×256 mm
- Build volume
- 16.8 L
- Speed class
- fast
Electricity cost table
These figures use the average draw. Use the price per kWh from your own bill.
| Duration | Energy | $0.100/kWh | $0.150/kWh | $0.250/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.13 kWh | $0.013 | $0.020 | $0.033 |
| 3 hours | 0.39 kWh | $0.039 | $0.058 | $0.098 |
| 10 hours | 1.3 kWh | $0.130 | $0.195 | $0.325 |
| 24 hours | 3.12 kWh | $0.312 | $0.468 | $0.780 |
Monthly cost
If you print 8 hours a day for 30 days on a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, you use about 31.2 kWh a month. At $0.150 per kWh that is about $4.68 in electricity.
About these values
130 W is a typical average including heating cycles and idle moments; it is not the maximum rating on the power supply label. Real consumption varies with settings, material (for example a high bed temperature) and room temperature. For an exact figure, measure it with a plug-in watt meter and enter it in the calculator. When Filanomy estimates print time for unsliced files it uses this printer's speed class (fast, about 4.2 mm³/s effective flow).
Calculate cost for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon: printer, bed and power draw come preset.
Open in the calculatorMore Bambu Lab models
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 65 W | 180×180×180 |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 95 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 105 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 110 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab P2S | 120 W | 256×256×256 |
| Bambu Lab H2D | 210 W | 325×320×325 |
Printers with similar consumption
| Printer | Draw | Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender-5 S1 | 130 W | 220×220×280 |
| Anycubic Kobra S1 | 135 W | 250×250×250 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 | 120 W | 220×220×250 |
| Creality K1 | 140 W | 220×220×250 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh does the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon use per hour?
About 130 W on average while printing, which is 0.13 kWh per hour. The real value varies with settings and material.
What does electricity cost for a print on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
At $0.150 per kWh a 10-hour print costs about $0.195. Use the calculator to work it out with your own price.
What is the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon bed size?
The build area is about 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 liters).